political consultant jim ross worked on the campaign of jordan and newsom. jim ross predict it is vote will either be unanimous for mirkarimi's removal or 4-3 just enough to keep his job. >> it's a once in a generation, once in a lifetime type vote that's going to stick with you throughout the rest of your career. >> reporter: it takes nine of 11 votes to remove mirkarimi. city hall observers tell me at least seven supervisors will side with mayor ed lee. that leaves four from the progressive member of the board. john avalos, campos, mar and olaque all up for reelection. oloque represents the hague. the most liberal part of the city. and she took over for mirkarimi. but oloque was elected by the mayor. and sources tell me the supervisor is unlikely to vote for mirkarimi. that seems to leave just three possible votes for mirkarimi. the board of supervisors has told me they have received legal advise not to discuss the case with the media or even themselves. >> i enjoy being in some ways in difficult decisions because i do my home work. >> reporter: eric mar r